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Every step in every project is explained in plain language and illustrated in great detail (without confusing abbreviations, diagrams or codes). All the instructions have been rigorously tested by certified crochet know-nothings. Crochet comes with everything you need to get started, including two kinds of yarn, a crochet hook and a yarn needle. Projects include a chic scarf, super cute purse, stylish hat and more. All the projects are teen-approved and way cooler than Grandma's tea cozy.

Top customer reviews

I know this book is supposed to be for kids, but I bought this book when I was 18 and still use it now that I'm 28. I learned how to crochet when I was young and needed help remembering some of the basics. It also didn't help that the women who taught me had brain damage. But anyway... I chose this book because it had good ratings and was a picture-based instructional book (I'm a visual learner). I also really liked the Klutz motto(?) that this is written so that it's "klutz proof" (basically, for idiots).

I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS BOOK FOR ANYONE who needs help beginning or remembering the basics of crocheting. The instructions are very clear with both pictures and easy to understand language. I also love the projects and have made all of them, many of them multiple times (I like to give them as gifts since they are cute as well as fast and easy to make). Furthermore, I don't just love this book, I now love (and trust) this company. I have bought their face-painting book and knitting book so far.

Something else that is great, is that most of their books come with all or most of the necessary supplies. This book comes with enough of 2 different colored yarns (which is pretty good quality, very silky/luxurious) to complete one whole project, a crochet needle (which I didn't care for, but that is personal preference since I only like to use the one I learned on), stitch marker circles, a tapestry yarn needle, and knit yarn bobbins.

I have never crocheted before and I was up and running that same day! The instructions on the basic stitches are explained well with accurate visuals.

Critiques: The projects are dated and not very trendy and there is a lack of explanation on how to read patterns. There is a very brief section on pattern reading and acronyms commonly used but I think they could have elaborated more and even written their project examples in both plain English and with "pattern talk". It would have been a great supplement to this beginner's book.

However, if you want to learn the basic stitches with great visuals get this!

This is a great way to learn crochet! I bought this for myself as a post-Christmas present, and in less than 2 months I've gone from zero knowledge of crochet, to finishing all the projects except the scarf, just working on it an hour here or there while watching TV in the evenings. As others have said, the instructions and illustrations in the book are extremely clear and helpful. But in my mind, the best thing about it is the fact that it is a complete kit, with yarn, hook and all the little accessories you will need to complete most of the projects included. Literally, the only added thing you will need is a small pair of scissors to cut the yarn. Before starting this kit, I was too intimidated to consider first wandering into a yarn store and trying to figure out -even with directions or a pattern- what the heck I needed to start crocheting - what kind of yarn? what size, materials? which hook? what is gauge? etc. The materials that come with this book eliminate the need for any of that. And now that I have some experience under my belt, I am now confident enough to go about buying yarn and starting more projects on my own. Thanks, Klutz!

Arrived right one time! I just receive this yesterday. Now, I'm someone who isn't crafty in the least, and instructions for knitting, crotcheting, you name it I can't ever seem to grasp the full idea because they aren't very DESCRIPTIVE with the techniques and moves. This book IS. I already made a cute rectangle, ha! I'm having fun with it as well. it's very descriptive, informative, so well that finally I AM learning to crotchet. Are you a flat out beginner? buy this set.

A long time ago (ok not so long I'm 24) my mom taught me how to knit. I never quite got it though. After seeing a friend crochet a hat I thought maybe I would understand it more than knitting. Reading all the positive reviews won me over and I decided to buy it. I LOVE IT. It's everything every reviewer has said. It's easy to learn, the projects are great, look great. Explanations are clear. The cotton that comes with it is pretty regular. I bought my own yarn for the last two projects (hat and scarf), maybe because I could not see this blueish color anymore :P I ended up teaching my mom with this book (she does not speak English) and it was easy for her too!

My only wish is that it would countain at least one last project with a "standard" pattern. I am looking online to make a baby blanket for my expecting friend and it's hell to understand anything out there. But all in all it's a great book, you learn easily and while having fun!

Since I taught myself how to knit from a book, I thought it would be simple to do the same with crochet. I've tried a few crochet books and websites without success.

This book was the winner. The illustrations are the best I've found in any how-to-crochet book. The colors helped me see what the yarn is doing and the written instructions were very clear.

The projects shown have a good variety, especially considering that this is a short book (there are several packed in here but nothing is sacrificed in terms of instruction). I think that everything I need is here, from basic chains to granny squares.

Since I'm experienced with buying yarn and other supplies, I can also say that the book is a good bargain. You get three nice sized hanks of pretty, quality yarn, a good crochet needle, stitch markers, a yarn needle (for sewing in loose ends), a button for one of the projects and a nice case for your supplies... plus the book.

I've completed one project immediately after reading the book and, although I'm taking a crochet break to concentrate on knitting some gifts, I plan on coming back to this book often. It will be my primary reference for crochet.